I
have found that for the small homesteader like me, this type of truck
is invaluable. I bought a foreclosed property that had been damaged
by the previous seller and needed weeks of work. I all but lived out
of this truck for several months while working three days a week on
the home and property in order to make it habitable for my family.
This truck easily hauled all the lumber we used to build the decks and
steps leading into the home, not to mention all that 16-foot long
cattle panel and other fencing materials I needed to setup my pasture
and runs.
I
moved furniture, appliances, tools and materials all while having the
ability to keep them safe and dry. I could even stop off to eat and
not worry about someone running off with my tools. Materials were
kept dry and safe onsite while locked inside the truck as well. I
have not begun to exhaust the uses for this truck. I have hauled
cages of rabbits from farm to farm, as well as chickens and dogs
(don’t worry, I left the garage door open and gate up for plenty of
air and protection), chicken coops, straw, railroad ties, and much,
much more. I have even moved a friend or two in a pinch (the one
concern of having your own mini-moving truck). Plants, raised bed
gardens, and even the soil have been relocated using this truck. I
have sat in lawn chairs on the lift gate creating a makeshift summer
porch with cool beverages enjoyed while watching various events from
this elevated perch. The list goes on and on. While I would not have
previously considered a truck like this for my homestead or family I
can honestly say that I cannot now imagine being without it.
